

SARGA.CO – The final weekend of September 2025 promises a milestone for Indonesian horse racing. The prestigious Indonesia Horse Racing (IHR) Cup returns on Sunday, 28 September 2025, this time at the Kubu Gadang Racecourse in Payakumbuh.
With 13 race classes on the card, the event is one of the year’s largest and most complete, blending modern sporting spirit with rich local tradition.
The 2025 IHR Cup will feature three main categories: Age Group Racing, Height Group Racing, and Traditional Racing (Bogie Draft). Each category offers its own unique competitiveness, featuring the best horses from various regions.
Age Group Races: Young Stars in the Spotlight
The heart of the competition, where young horses face testing distances:
Height Group Races: A Test for Every Build
Instead of age, these contests classify horses by height—a distinctive local tradition:
Shorter tracks and blazing paces make these heats crowd favorites.
Traditional “Draf Bogie”: Heritage in Motion
For lovers of Minangkabau racing culture, the two Draf Bogie races are highlights:
These long-distance endurance tests honor a proud tradition where stamina meets heritage.
Key Dates for the 2025 IHR Cup – Kubu Gadang, Payakumbuh
Registration Deadline: Tue, 23 Sept 2025 – 12:00 WIB
Horse Measurement: Tue, 23 Sept 2025 – 10:00 WIB
Race Drawing: Tue, 23 Sept 2025 – 13:00 WIB
Technical Meeting: Sat, 27 Sept 2025 – 14:00 WIB
Race Day: Sun, 28 Sept 2025 – 08:30 WIB onwardp
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